AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #435 SHOUTOUT to you PHIL NIEKRO…..((NFL))**WILD CARD WEEKEND ((COLTS 45 CHIEFS 44…SAINTS 24 EAGLES 22…CHARGERS 27 BENGALS 10…NINERS 23 PACKERS 20))…SURPRISE…COLTS comeback win…FAILURE..BENGALS home loss…..you want a definition of NOT showin up ??…ANDY DALTON (BENGALS) is just that !!…all four games were good..a couple were great…but oh well…next weekend is DIVISIONAL WEEKEND ((SAINTS v SEAHAWKS…COLTS v PATRIOTS…NINERS v PANTHERS…CHARGERS v BRONCOS))…..((NCAAF)) **TONIGHT…VIZIO BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (the last one)….AUBURN TIGERS/WAR EAGLES v FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES 830pm/ESPN**…people have been waiting for to see who AFR likes in this one…AFTER FURTHER REVIEW says AUBURN in a classic…who YOU got ???…..((NBA))KNICKS 92 (ANTHONY 19) MAVERICKS 80 (NOWITZKI 18)…THUNDER 119 (DURANT 21) CELTICS 96 (CRAWFORD 17)…GRIZZLIES 112 (LEUER 23) PISTONS 84 (DRUMMOND 15/14)…PACERS 82 (GEORGE 16) CAVALIERS 78 (MILES 21)…HEAT 102 (JAMES 30) RAPTORS 97 (DEROZAN 26)…WARRIORS 112 (lee 21/11) WIZARDS 96 (WALL 14/10A)…NUGGETS 137 (ROBINSON 21) LAKERS 115 (GASOL 25/10)….is KOBE BRYANT (LAKERS) “worthy” of ALL STAR GAME ????….we thinks this PAU GASOL for ANDREW BYNUM trade talk is a cry for attention for NBA….its on…its off..its on…its off….pick a struggle and keep it movin why dontcha !!!….just make deals and then discuss…sheeeeeeeesh !!!….((NCAAHOOPERY)) 4-WISCONSIN 75 (BRUST 19) IOWA 71 (MARBLE 27)…8-WICHITA STATE 67 (VANVLEET 22) NORTHERN IOWA 53 (MITCHELL 16)…somebody go check on SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MENS HOOPERY squad..they were last seen on the side of the road waiting for snow to calm down….RIP JOHNNY ORR (ex-coach MICHIGAN/IOWA STATE)…..womens side 2-NOTRE DAME 71 (MCBRIDE 16) CLEMSON 51 (GRAMLICH 13)..3-DUKE 64 (WILLIAMS 18/11) GEORGIA TECH 47 (MARSHALL 18/16)..4-STANFORD 89 (OGWUMIKE 31) OREGON STATE 67 (WEISE 15)..5-TENNESSEE 85 (MASSENGALE 28) 19-GEORGIA 70 (DONALD 18)…FLORIDA 83 (BONDS 23) 6-KENTUCKY 73 (ONEILL 15)8-MARYLAND 79 (THOMAS 21/14) 10-NORTH CAROLINA 70 (MAVUNGA 15)…9-BAYLOR 75 (SIMS 30) KANSAS 55 (HARPER 15)……KEYLA MORGAN (KANSAS) suffers seizure during game v BAYLOR….((NHL)) PENGUINS 6 JETS 5…HURRICANES 2 PREDATORS 1…SHARKS 3 BLACKHAWKS 2(SO)…OILERS 5 LIGHTNING 3…DUCKS 4 CANUCKS 3(OT)…who wouldda thought that best hockey teams reside in CALIFORNIA (DUCKS..KINGS..SHARKS)….((MLB)) RIP JERRY COLEMAN (ex-PADRES announcer)….think anybody is still interested in “TONY PLUSH” aka NYJER MORGAN ????……he is back from JAPAN yall !!!!…..hmmmmmmminah….((BOXING)) MANNY PACQUAIO and team close to choosing opponent for APRIL 12 fight which will be an HBO/PPV event at MGM GRAND…..cant wait to see who FLOYD II picks for his next fight MAY 3 on SHOWTIME…..((SOCCER)) SWANSEA CITY 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 1…..there you go AUDIO RUSH !!!…NBA GAME of the day HAWKS (18-16) v NETS (12-21)……NHL GAME of the day BLUE JACKETS (18-20-4) v RANGERS (21-20-2)….TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “SUKIYAKI” – A TASTE OF HONEY…..its MONDAY….act like you know…..keep warm and again HAPPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!…..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!!!…..AFR.
Here at Sports Kings/War Room Sports, we went brainstorming in the past and present for the best iconic moments in football. Our goal is to feature players who have wowed us with their signature move that fans all over have talked about, mimicked, or can tell you where they were when the incident happened. We will use Terrell Davis for example. Do you remember the Mile High Salute? Well if you were a Denver Broncos fan or hater, you saw it plenty during their Super Bowl run in the late ’90s. The Mile High Salute indicated the Broncos way of celebrating one of their many touchdowns. There are 40 iconic moments that were chosen. They are not in any particular order.
40. Terrell Davis Mile High Salute
39. Ickey Woods “The Ickey Shuffle”
Ickey wasn’t in the league very long but he did make an impact when he reached the end zone. Woods’ touchdown dance became hip hop!
38. Michael Irvin’s First down Salute I can’t remember who was the first to celebrate a first down but you knew when it was 3rd and 9, Troy Aikman was going to hit Irvin with that ten yard slant. First and ten Cowboys!
37. Walter Payton’s Bulldozing Over Defenders & Jumping Over the Top Of The Pile. Sweetness, now that’s funny, Walter Payton was everything but SWEET! He was probably pound for pound the most physical mixed with athletic running back the game had ever seen.
36. T.O. SMH! The Star, Popcorn, Sharpie, Pom Pom Terrell Owens brought WWF to football. Since the NFL only marketed the great Peyton Manning, Terrell promoted himself better than anyone else. Besides no one loves T.O more than T.O!
35. Shawn Merriman’s Lights Out Dance Shawn Merriman perfected the Mark Gastineau sack dance representing the Charger’s bolt. Just when he made his niche as a sack master father time set in soon after.
34. Peyton Manning’s Cadence I always got tickled when Peyton barked out his cadence. You would see defenses change their call, for what? We all know Peyton is throwing the ball! Nevertheless, Peyton hike the ball please!
33. Deion “Prime Time” Sanders Showboating Prime Time, Prime Time, Prime Time! Did anyone have more swag than #21. You knew if you Deion was at corner then his whole side of the field was covered.
32. The Eddie Lacy Spin Move Eddie Lacy is probably the only back in history that enjoyed the spin move drill in practice. Lacy’s looks like a human pinball machine.
31. Bo Jackson’s 91 Yard Touchdown vs Seattle Seahawks Damn you Bo, how could you be the one to end Brian Bosworth’s football career! Hmmm, just think Bo was one time a marketing machine. I wonder who’s our Bo Jackson today?
30. The Mack Brown’s Clap! If you are a Texas Longhorn fan shouldn’t we be clapping at Mack Brown’s resignation? After losing out on RGIII, Andrew Luck, Johnny Manziel, and Jameis Winston. Job well done Mack!
29. 1993 Buffalo Bills Greatest Comeback Against Houston Oilers Houston Oilers up 35-3 and Buffalo Bills are without Jim Kelly at the helm. Here comes backup quarterback, Frank Reich with a second half surge throwing for 21 of 34 pass completions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 1 interception.
28. Desmond Howard’s Heisman Pose Desmond probably got the Heisman for the simple fact he posed better than the Heisman himself!
27. Jim Mora “Playoffs?” Don’t you just love meltdowns, does anyone even remember if they ever won a again?
26. John Elway’s Helicopter Run Of all the highlights John Elway has been a part of, his helicopter
run signifies a Super Bowl victory.
25. Robert Brooks’ Lambeau Leap I’m sure there were many of Packers before Brooks that leaped into the land of Cheese heads but I can’t think of one that did it before Brooks. I’m sure some Packer historian can tell me who was the first.
24. Cam Newton’s “Superman” Is Cam really Superman? Not only does he have a S on his chest. He now wears Superman socks. Thank the Lord he’s winning football games now.
23. Franco Harris’ Immaculate Reception All I can say is in the right place at the right time but what was the big deal, they lost to the undefeated Miami Dolphins a week later.
22. Jamal Anderson’s “The Dirty Bird” What was once the Bird by Morris Day and the Time. Then comes Jamal Anderson with his touchdown celebration and it was a little bit on the dirty side.
21. Dennis Green’s “Meltdown!” Yep, I agree Dennis your Cardinals did let the Bears off the hook, epic but not quite the greatest meltdown.
20. Jim McMahon’s Headband You had to love Jim McMahon being ornery, he was the bad boy of sports. Without Jim McMahon pushing buttons you may not have a T.O. or a Chad Johnson. 19. Michael Strahan’s Sack Record So who really cheapens this sack record, Brett Favre or Michael Strahan? I guess if you are going to give it to me, I have to take it, right?
18. Eric Dickerson’s Goggles & Neck Brace For those who don’t know what Eric hairdo was back in the day was, it was the Jheri Curl. The Curl also signified coolness to go along with the goggles and neck brace. Everything Dickerson did was cool, heck he even ran cool!
17.Dwight Clark “The Catch against the Cowboys” That catch ended the Cowboy reign in the NFC and started a dynasty for the 49ers. Is that when the two-minute drill all started. Joe Montana to Dwight Clark!
16.Lynn Swann’s Circus Catch I guess it’s pick on Cowboys day! Yes it’s Lynn Swann and one of his epic Super Bowl catches. Okay it was spectacular!
15. Mike Singletary’s “Intense Eyes” Is it me or did running backs just fall down after the Singletary stare at them?
14. Jerry Jones On The Sidelines No one complained when the Cowboys were winning but heck that was 16 years ago! Then again if my team was worth close to 2 billion dollars I would be on the sidelines too!
13.Tony Dorsett’s 99 yard touchdown run This happened on Monday Night Football January 3, 1983. This record will always be intact, it can only be tied. 12. Tom Brady’s “Tuck Rule” This play started all this Patriot Dynasty BS! Of all teams getting screwed, DA RAIDERS! Between the Tuck Rule and Spygate……… Equals a New England Patriot Dynasty. Spygate wasn’t included but probably should have been.
11. David Tyree’s Super Bowl Catch David Tyree should have been given a second Super Bowl ring for this catch. One from the NY Giants and a second one from the ’72 Miami Dolphins. His catch led to the winning catch by Plaxico Burress. He kept New England from the perfect season of 19 – 0. Heck no love afterwards, Tyree didn’t make the squad the following season.
10. “Steve Tasker’s Hustle Play “Super Bowl XXVII” “Leon Lett” Oh Leon, if only people knew how dominant of a defensive tackle you were, but blunders like this and who could forget the Thanksgiving Day when you touched that blocked kick!
9. Keyshawn Johnson’s “Give Me The Damn Ball” Perfect title for a starving wide receiver. Funny how Wayne Chrebet was getting the ball instead!
8. Kordell Stewart’s Hail Mary Throw To Michael Westbrook It was Kordell’s only highlight of his football career. As for Michael Westbrook, I can only remember him giving his former Redskins teammate Stephen Davis a can of whoop a$$!
7. Pat Summerall & John Madden The pair was a very entertaining. Pat Summerall’s voice, I can hear it now giving True Value Hardware some love and Madden, I can envision him drawing plays on the tv monitor.
6. Mike Gundy’s “I’m A Man I’m 40!” Thank God for 40, I’m finally a MAN!
5. Chicago Bears “Super Bowl Shuffle” The big bad Bears pulled this one-off. I remember having to do this same bit in choir back in junior high school. They came, saw, and kicked a$$ while doing the shuffle.
4. Herm Edwards “You play to win the game!” The best meltdown to this point. Who has more charisma than Herm Edwards? Great motivator, like him even more on ESPN
3. “The Drive” Denver vs. Cleveland The Drive was only the start. It wasn’t the Cleveland Browns that was haunted by John Elway. It was Marty Schottenheimer who was being tormented. After Marty left Cleveland for Kansas City, Elway picked on him for another decade in KC.
2. Joe Namath’s Super Bowl guarantee Namath’s Super Bowl guarantee gave the American Football Conference some legitimacy. Don’t hear too many bold predictions anymore.
1. 1972 Miami Dolphins Undefeated Season 17 – 0
I guess we can continue to watch these old geezers pop open champagne year after year. I don’t think anyone is going perfect anytime soon despite the league being watered down a bit.
AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #432 SHOUTOUT to you MARCUS ALLEN……((NFL)) its WILD CARD WEEKEND (finally!!) and here are the MAYORS picks—-((COLTS…SAINTS…BENGALS…PACKERS))….TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS have reunited wit LOVIE SMITH….and it feels like we may be on to something….JAY CUTLER extends with BEARS for 7YR/$123.6M (at least)…..BRANDON JACOBS retires as a GIANT….and if you cannot sell PLAYOFF tickets (CINNCY…INDY…GREEN BAY) then you will NOT be able to see the game unless you are at the game BLACKOUT rules !!!…..that situation in MINNESOTA is a lot more serious than people think….CHRIS KLUWE makes some statements regarding same sex marriage and then he gets cut by team…..to be continued…..((NCAAF)) BOWL SEASON—OKLAHOMA 45 ALABAMA 31..SLATE is pleased !!!!!!…todays bowls are **AT&T COTTON BOWL** ((OKLAHOMA STATE v MISSOURI)) 730pm/FOX…..**DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL** ((CLEMSON v OHIO STATE)) 830pm/ESPN….remember what happened last time these two teams played ????…((google it))……AFR picks 10-6 so far…AFR likes MISSOURI…OHIO STATE……((NBA)) winners include KNICKS…NETS…CAVALIERS(OT)…WARRIORS…BULLS…GRIZZLIES…JAZZ…BLAZERS…SIXERS…LONG STREAK (WARRIORS 7) WRONG STREAK ( NUGGETS 8 )…did CAVALIERS wakeup and smell the doo doo regarding BYNUM-GASOL deal wit LAKERS ???…a third of season is in books…how you like it so far ??????…..((NCAAHOOPERY)) 1-ARIZONA 60 (TARCZEWSKI 11) WASHINGTON STATE 25 (LONGRUS 7)…4-WISCONSIN 76 (DEKKER 15) NORTHWESTERN 49 (OLAH 23)…8-WICHITA STATE 82 (EARLY 23)SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 67 (OBRIEN 19)…10-OREGON 70 (DOTSON 11) UTAH 68-OT (WRIGHT 14)…womens side 2-NOTRE DAME 94 (MCBRIDE 18) SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 51 (BOEVER 9)…3-DUKE 87 (LISTON 17) OLD DOMINION 63 (MINOR 20)…16-LSU 80 (BALLARD 25) 5-TENNESSEE 77 (HARRISON 26/10)…6-KENTUCKY 85 (ONEILL 17) ALABAMA 63 (MYERS 20)…9-BAYLOR 92 (SIMS 40) KANSAS STATE 63 (WOODS 27)…10-NORTH CAROLINA 74 (MCDANIEL 19) JAMES MADISON 71 (HALL 18)….((NHL)) winners include WILD…BRUINS(OT)…ISLANDERS(OT)…HURRICANES(OT)…SENATORS…BLUES…CANADIENS…AVALANCHE…BLUE JACKETS…SHARKS….the next outdoor hockey game aka “STADIUM SERIES” (JAN 25..KINGS v DUCKS/DODGER STADIUM) will feature KISS (yes THAT KISS) in pregame and first intermission…..NOW are you going to go ?????…..LONG STREAK (BLUES 4) WRONG STREAK (KINGS 5)….did you get a chance to see USA roster for 2014 SOCHI OLYMPIC GAMES ???..AFR kinda knew they were gonna rock wit RYAN MILLER(SABRES)…JONATHAN QUICK(KINGS) in goal but JIMMY HOWARD(RED WINGS) was a surprise…where is BEN BISHOP(LIGHTNING) or CORY SCHNIEDER(DEVILS) for that matter ??…..((TENNIS)) VICTORIA AZARENKA defeats SERENA WILLIAMS (7-5.6-3) in exhibition match at HUA HIN WORLD TENNIS INVITATION…..serves (get it???) as warmup to APIA INTERNATIONAL which starts this weekend….((GOLF)) writers pick ADAM SCOTT over ELDRICK/TIGER WOODS as POY…113-108….not bad tho…….AFTER FURTHER REVIEW says ELDRICK/TIGER will win at least TWO MAJORS in 2014……((NASCAR)) PHOENIX RACING hires BOBBY LABONTE for DAYTONA 500…..NASCAR runs simulations at CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY to set rules for 2014..its DOUBLEHEADER FRIDAY yall !!!!..NBA GAMES of the day WARRIORS (21-13) v HAWKS (18-13)….CLIPPERS (22-12) v MAVERICKS (19-13)…..NHL GAMES of the day BLACKHAWKS (28-7-4) v DEVILS (17-16-8)….RANGERS (20-19-2) v PENGUINS (29-12-1)……TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “WATCHING YOU” -SLAVE…….its 2014 and its going to be a very good year…we wish you nothing but high scores and winning seasons this year……now go get them shovels and get busy !!!!….the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!…..AFR.
AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #430 SHOUTOUT to you TIM RAINES…..((NFL)) PIT 20 CLE 7…NO 42 TB 17…GB 33 CHI 28…DEN 34 OAK 14…NE 34 BUF 20…SF 23 ARI 20…SD 27 KC 24(OT)…SEA 27 STL 9…CAR 21 ATL 20…CIN 34 BAL 17…TEN 16 HOU 10…IND 30 JAX 10…NYJ 20 MIA 7…MIN 14 DET 13…NYG 20 WAS 6…PHI 24 DAL 22(SNF)……wont speak about officials and their abysmal work this season….)..it is BLACK MONDAY (you “SPORTSHEADS” do know what that is right??)….**WILD CARD WEEKEND—SATURDAY((CHIEFS v COLTS 430pm/NBC…SAINTS v EAGLES 8pm/NBC))—SUNDAY((CHARGERS v BENGALS 1pm/CBS…NINERS v PACKERS 440pm/FOX))……. ((NCAAF))BOWL SEASON—todays BOWLS are **BELL HELICOPTER BOWL**((MIDDLE TENNESSEE v NAVY)) 1145am/ESPN…**FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL** ((OLE MISS v GEORGIA TECH)) 315pm/ESPN…**VALERO ALAMO BOWL** ((OREGON v TEXAS)) 645pm/ESPN…**NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY BOWL** ((ARIZONA STATE v TEXAS TECH)) 1015pm/ESPN…PICKS so far 3-5….((AFR likes NAVY…OLE MISS…OREGON…TEXAS))…. ((NBA)) THUNDER 117 (DURANT 33/13) ROCKETS 86 (BROOKS 17)…SIXERS 111 (YOUNG 25) LAKERS 104 (YOUNG 26)…SPURS 112 (GINOBILI 28) KINGS 104 (COUSINS 29/14)…WARRIORS 108 (CURRY 29) CAVALIERS 104 (IRVING 27)…MAGIC 109 (AFFLALO 21) HAWKS 102 (TEAGUE 22)…LONG STREAK (WARRIORS 6) WRONG STREAK (NUGGETS 5)… ((NHL)) winners include SABRES(SO)…PANTHERS…PENGUINS…BLUES(OT)…MAPLE LEAFS..RANGERS…CANUCKS…ISLANDERS…JETS(OT)…SHARKS….LONG STREAK (SHARKS 4) WRONG STREAK (HURRICANES…WILD)….. NBA GAME of the day SUNS (18-11) v CLIPPERS (21-11) NHL GAME of the day CAPITALS (20-14-5) v SENATORS (16-18-7) TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “STEP TO THE REAR” – GRAND PUBA its MONDAY aka BLACK MONDAY……”we have some lovely parting gifts”……..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!…AFR.
This time last year, Andy Reid was a victim of Black Monday in the NFL and the Eagles’ future was entirely uncertain. Fast forward twelve months later, and under head coach Chip Kelly the Birds went 10-6 in their season and are the NFC East Champions.
That’s right. We are the champions.
In their final regular season game in Dallas on Sunday, the Eagles did not play their finest football. The offense was stalled, Nick Foles was all too often without protection and there were some head-scratching play calls. The defense kept the team in play all the way to the very end, when Brandon Boykin’s interception of Kyle Orton sealed the Eagles’ victory.
It was a stressful game. Many of us thought we’d experience heart failure before it was all over. But they did it. Not only did Philadelphia win the NFC East title, they did it by beating Dallas in Dallas. It’s a beautiful thing.
The Birds will face the New Orleans Saints at the Linc on Saturday. They have 24 hours to celebrate Sunday night’s win, and then it’s time to prepare for a New Orleans teams that won’t be easy to beat. The Eagles’ pass rush struggled against Orton. If they do the same against Drew Brees, there won’t be a chance.
But we have all of the coming week to consider what Philadelphia needs to do to beat the Saints. For now, enjoy the fact that the division has been won…and that it was done by beating Dallas.
What he brings to the table: Football IQ, Accuracy, Toughness, Arm Strength, and Pocket Awareness
Teddy Bridgewater is considered the prize of the QB class this year. Rightfully so, he brings a very good skill set to the table. His pocket awareness and poise are incredible. Add that with pinpoint accuracy and you can see what all the hype is about. He doesn’t have the upside of past QB’s taken number 1, but he still is a great QB prospect. His ceiling isn’t as high as UCF QB Blake Bortles or Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel. What you see is what you get with Bridgewater. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Durability may be a concern for him though. He has taken a lot of hits over his career. Mostly because he hangs so tight in the pocket. The talented QB also has a tendency of playing down to his competition. The teams you think he’s going to pick apart, you come away from the game wanting more.
What he brings to the table: Prototypical Size, Arm Strength, High Upside, and Mobility.
Bortles has snuck up on everybody this year and put himself into the conversation of being the first QB taken off the board. He has scouts drooling over his physical tools and upside. He’s very good in the pocket, but can escape when pressure is in his face. No, he won’t be Cam Newton, but having that ability to escape pass-rushers is a plus. His downside would be he hasn’t played top competition at the collegiate level and his passing mechanics could use some work. With the right coach and QB coach, he could develop into a special quarterback. He reminds me a lot of another player who hadn’t faced topped competition in college, but you could clearly see all the physical tools. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.
What he brings to the table: Leadership, Accuracy, Pocket Awareness, and Poise.
The Bama QB doesn’t have a high ceiling, but his skills translate well to the NFL. He may need to sit for a year or two, to hone his skills behind a vet. His leadership and accuracy will serve him well at the next level. His college numbers aren’t as gaudy as some of the other top passers in college football, but that’s mainly because Alabama runs a power run scheme. If not for that, his numbers would be right up there. McCarron doesn’t have ideal arm strength, but it’s strong enough to make all the throws at the next level. How he develops will play a major part on how the QB will turn out. If he’s thrown into the fire too soon, it could ruin him.
What he brings to the table: Playmaking Ability, Athleticism, Arm Strength, Instincts.
Johnny Manziel might be the greatest college quarterback ever. Statistically, you could make an argument. How that greatness translates to the pros, remains to be seen. Manziel’s biggest obstacle he has to overcome, to achieve that greatness is his immaturity. If he comes into the NFL ready to learn and work hard, no doubt he will be a star. His playmaking ability and instincts are second to none. Some may say he is too short to play QB in the NFL and be successful, but Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is putting an end to that stereotype. If you’re a playmaker as Wilson and Manziel are, height means nothing. It’s just a number. He also needs to work on his mechanics. He tends to try and make every play, and that leads to inaccurate passes and costly interceptions. Once that is corrected, sky’s the limit for this kid. But he has to put in the work.
What he brings to the table: Elite Arm Strength, Accuracy, Pocket Awareness and Mobility.
Let me just get this out the way. Derek Carr is by far a better QB prospect than his older brother ever was. Carr is blessed with a cannon arm and is the definition of a gunslinger on the football field. When his mechanics are right, his accuracy is tremendous. But like his older brother David, sloppy footwork is an issue. While that bad footwork doesn’t rear its ugly head too often, it’s still an issue that needs to be corrected at the next level. This issue was front and center in Fresno State’s bowl game loss vs USC. If this is not corrected, you could see Derek Carr end up like Lions QB Matthew Stafford. Can throw the ball all over the field, but his sloppy footwork and mechanics result in a lot of back-breaking interceptions. There is no doubt Carr needs a bit of refining, but his upside is extremely high. The lack of competition he faced will also raise some eyebrows, but his physical tools will be too good to pass up in the first 15 picks.
Draft Projection: Top 15
Conclusion: This is a very good crop of quarterbacks in this class. Everybody brings something different to the table. The slight edge goes to Teddy Bridgewater for the best QB in this class. But it’s by a very slight margin. Johnny Manziel would be my #1 QB, but the immaturity factor is too big for me to look past. While he might have the greatest upside of the 5 QB’s, he is also the greatest risk. Bridgewater is easily the safest pick at QB. You know exactly what you are getting. One thing’s for sure, this 2014 NFL Draft is top-heavy with great talent at the quarterback position and it’s going to be interesting to see who’s name is called first.
AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #429 SHOUTOUT to you SATCHEL PAIGE……((NFL)) THE MAYORS picks for WEEK 17—STEELERS…PANTHERS…BENGALS…TITANS…COLTS…DOLPHINS…VIKINGS…GIANTS…PACKERS…SAINTS…RAIDERS…PATRIOTS…CARDINALS…CHIEFS…SEAHAWKS…COWBOYS…((LW 9-7 SEASON 146-93-1 that’s 60%))….NNAMDI ASOMUGHA we hardly knew ya in OAKLAND….as soon as you signed that $60M deal…you disappeared…..oh well that “SCANDAL” is over…..is JUSTIN TUCK (GIANTS) done on sunday…in NY/NJ that is ???….BRANDON STOKLEY will call it quits after RAVENS game…..((NCAAF)) BOWL SEASON—((**LITTLE CEASARS BOWL** PITTSBURGH 30 BOWLING GREEN 27))…((**SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL** UTAH STATE 21 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 14))….todays BOWLS are **MILITARY BOWL** ((MARSHALL v MARYLAND)) 230pm/ESPN….**TEXAS BOWL** ((SYRACUSE v MINNESOTA)) 6pm/ESPN…**FIGHT HUNGER BOWL** ((BYU v WASHINGTON)) 930pm/ESPN……AFR picks 3-5 so far….MAX BULLOUGH (MICHIGAN STATE) has been suspended for ROSE BOWL….JADAVEON CLOWNEY has a need for speed huh ????…..***AFTER FURTHER REVIEW YEAR END WRAP UP SHOW (((GEEQUE PALACE RADIO/12 NOON-3PM…..646-200-3838/press 1 to holla)))***…..((NBA)) HAWKS 127 (TEAGUE 34/14A) CAVALIERS 125–2OT (IRVING 40)…ROCKETS 100 (HARDEN 27) GRIZZLIES 92 (RANDOLPH 23/17)…SPURS 116 (GREEN 22) MAVERICKS 107 (NOWITZKI 25)…BLAZERS 116 (ALDRIDGE 32/10) CLIPPERS 112–OT (PAUL 34/16A)…..LEBRON JAMES (HEAT) reps NBA as AP PLAYER OF YEAR…..((wait until you hear who AFR PLAYER OF YEAR is))….we will discuss the year in sports tomorrow on AFTER FURTHER REVIEW/GEEQUE PALACE RADIO at high NOON…come thru and chop it up wit the MAYOR !!!!!….its gonna be on…..last one for 2013 ((for real this time))….I WANNA THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS CALLED/LISTENED/PARTICIPATED with us this year….and we are looking forward to bigger and brighter things for 2014 !!!….SHOUTOUT to CATHY at NFL NETWORK….KEITH and TAMMY at NBA.COM…..ROBERT at MLB NETWORK….and my man QUINTON at NHL NETWORK……you ARE appreciated !!!!….NBA GAME of the day SUNS (17-10) v WARRIORS (17-13)….NHL GAME of the day BLUE JACKETS (16-17-4) v DEVILS (15-16-7)….TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “PUBLIC ENEMY #1”-PUBLIC ENEMY……..its FRIDAY….watch out for those who act like perms…I mean worms…..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!……AFR.
Is KG too old to be an impact player? Is Pierce past his prime? Is Kidd too inexperienced to coach the highest payroll in the NBA? Is Deron Williams overrated?
Well, unfortunately for the new Brooklyn franchise, the answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES.
This past off-season when this team was first slapped together, I listened to so many talking heads as they spoke about this patchwork group of individual stars. People would go on and on about how the Brooklyn Nets would challenge the Miami Heat in the East. They said that the experience and talent of the Brooklyn Nets would be too much for most teams in the East, including the Pacers!
I listened and listened, until finally I had had enough.
When will fans and so-called experts learn that there is no fast lane to success in the NBA, especially when you are dealing with a team whose nucleus consists of aging stars such as Garnett, Pierce, Joe Johnson, and Deron Williams. Yes, Deron Williams.
Although Deron is only 29 years old, already his game is beginning to regress, and the decline is apparent, particularly in his mental approach to the game. This year I have witnessed repeated mental lapses in his game, consisting of a general lack of desire on both ends of the court.
If Deron was expected to be what Rondo was to KG and Peirce in Boston, this team was doomed from the very beginning. Because what Rondo was in Boston, was a tireless worker on both ends of the court, which is something Williams has never been. And as the years are beginning to add up, this lack of work ethic is becoming more glaring game after game. Recently Kidd has called out his entire team in public, challenging their character and work ethic, and so far, there has been no response, particularly from Williams – the assumed leader on the floor.
If the Nets franchise had any ideas of KG and Peirce being the saviors, they are sadly mistaken. The magic they once were able to muster in Boston is long gone. The countless wars of the past have taken their toll. At this point, it is quite evident that the NBA legends have seen better days. The mileage on their incredible careers is starting to add up; and both are looking more like broken down used cars, unable to get out of 3rd gear on a nightly basis.
Quite frankly, Brooklyn will need an influx of young talent very soon if they are going to save this train wreck. Perhaps their first mistake was firing Avery Johnson; a proven and experienced coach who is used to handling aging stars. However, what’s done is done. Now this team will have to deal with the present. Fixing this mess will only take place in the off-season, as this current season will no doubt continue to drive in this slow lane to Nowhere, USA. Hello Brooklyn.
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Jamaal Charles is becoming one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in all of the NFL. The former Texas standout has been the heart and soul of Kansas City’s offense all year. After an abysmal 2012 season where they went 2-14, Charles has been a huge part of the team’s turnaround to an 11-3 record so far in the 2013 campaign. Andy Reid deserves credit for this dramatic turnaround as well.
The Chiefs couldn’t have picked a better coach to utilize the star running back’s talents. His 98 targets out of the backfield are by far the most of his career. His previous high was 66. The workload he has taken on this year should speak volumes of how new head coach Andy Reid views him as a player.
With 2 games left in the season, Jamaal Charles has catapulted himself right into the thick of the MVP race with Broncos’ QB Peyton Manning. Dominating seemingly every time he touches the ball, the stud back is more than worthy of being the NFL’s MVP this year. Yes, Manning is on the verge of shattering the passing touchdown record, but what Charles has meant to Kansas City this year is almost unmatched by any player in the NFL.
Having picked up 98 first downs this year, the Chiefs’ offense lives and dies by Charles. Being the team’s leading rusher and receiver, you could argue the team wouldn’t even be in the playoffs without him.
All in all, taking the MVP from Peyton Manning this year is going to be one tough task, but the only other player as deserving of the award resides in Kansas City. How Jamaal Charles plays these next two games will be a direct determinant of just how close this MVP race is at season’s end.
